Pocatello, ID – It's been a rough go for the Bengals in the last few weeks, but they look to rebound from their 3-game losing streak as they still remain top contenders in Big Sky volleyball.
The Bengals will head on the road for their Thursday night rematch against Sacramento State, looking for their first 2 game sweep of the Hornets since 2014. In a pivotal match that will shuffle the conference standings, this match figures to be a heavyweight bout, featuring two of the top teams in the Big Sky. This match is scheduled for this Thursday, November 21
st at 8:00 PM.
Following this monumental match, the Bengals will head North for their second rematch of the week. This game will feature the Portland State Vikings in yet another crucial face-off in regard to conference standings. The two teams are slated to play this Saturday, November 23
rd at 8:00 PM.
Information regarding streaming and match previews can be found below:
QUICK SCOUT – ISU @ SACRAMENTO STATE
When – Thursday, November 21
st, 8:00 PM
Where – Sacramento, CA at The Nest
Current Record: 17-10 (10-4 conf.)
2023 Record: 22-12 (13-3 conf.)
Match History: SAC leads 25-15 all-time
Previous Match: October 26
th, 2024 (ISU W 3-1)
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:
#8 Bridgette Smith, Senior– Smith sits atop the conference in both kills and total points leading the strong Hornets offense. Smith currently has a whopping 405 kills and 483 points and leads the Big Sky in service aces with 62 as well.
#4 Caitlin Volkmann, Senior – Volkmann has had a strong offensive output this season sitting at 3
rd in conference in kills (386) and 2
nd in total points (442.5). She also ranks 4
th in total service aces with 36.
Streaming // Live Stats
QUICK SCOUT – ISU @ PORTLAND STATE
When – Saturday, November 23
rd, 8:00 PM
Where – Pocatello, ID at Reed Gym
Current Record: 7-18 (6-8 conf.)
2023 Record: 16-12 (9-7 conf.)
Match History: PSU leads 27-18 all-time
Previous Match: October 24
th, 2024 (ISU W 3-0)
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:
#21 Reese Biesemeyer, Freshman // #8 Naomi White, Sophomore – Both Biesemeyer and White have been incredibly efficient this season sitting at 3
rdt and 25
th in conference in hitting percentage. Biesemeyer has 134 kills (.331) while White has recorded 180 kills (.345).
# 12 Ella Hartford, Senior – Hartford currently sits at 4
th in conference in total assists (761) and has served as the backbone to the Viking's offense. She also leads her team in service aces with 25.
Streaming // Live Stats
